A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Tacoma, Washington, late Tuesday evening, with people reporting shaking across parts of the Puget Sound region.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was centered near Wauna, Washington, at a depth of about 28 kilometers. The National Weather Service’s National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami is not expected from the earthquake.
People reported feeling the earthquake in several communities, including Vashon Island, Kirkland, Port Orchard, Burley and Auburn.
One person on Vashon Island described the shaking as strong, while another reported feeling it in Kirkland. A resident in Auburn described the earthquake as a “sudden jolt”.
The earthquake occurred in the Puget Sound region, an area with a long history of seismic activity. USGS records show major earthquakes struck the region in 1949, 1965 and 2001.
The 1949 Olympia earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1, while the 1965 Seattle earthquake measured 6.5. The 2001 Nisqually earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8 and caused building damage and ground failure in parts of the Seattle area.